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Friday, August 16, 2013

Perhaps, you have heard that conditions like
high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight, being physically inactive, and
having a family history of early heart disease exposes one to the risk of
having a heart attack.

While certain risk factors cannot be changed,
it is important to realise that you do have control over many others regardless
of your age, background, or health status. Protecting your heart can be as
simple as taking a brisk walk, taking healthy vegetable soup, maintaining a healthy weight and regularly but properly
brushing your teeth.

Thursday, August 15, 2013

BROKEN TOOTHRinse dirt from injured area with warm water.
Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save
any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary.

BLEEDING AFTER BABY TOOTH COMES OUTFold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the
bleeding area. Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes.
This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists, see a dentist.

PERMANENT TOOTH THAT IS KNOCKED OUTClean the area around the sore tooth
thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss
to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT clean or handle the tooth
unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the child hold the tooth
in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth,
transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY!
Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

BROKEN BRACES AND WIRESIf a broken appliance can be removed easily,
take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with cotton
balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT remove it. Take the child to a dentist
immediately. Loose or broken appliances that do not bother the child usually do
not require emergency attention.

CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP, OR CHEEKApply ice to bruised areas. If there is
bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If
bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes and if it cannot be controlled by
simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Ever brush your teeth, then take a swig of
orange juice only to curse yourself

for drinking such a vile combination?
Magazine and weblog Mental_Floss explains

why this happens, and how to avoid it. The
strong minty flavor is probably part of the problem, as you’d expect, butMental_Floss notes that it goes deeper than
that. Most toothpastes contain sodium laureth sulfate (and its counterparts,
sodium lauryl ether sulfate and sodium lauryl sulfate), which is responsible
for making the toothpaste foam up in
your mouth. Its also responsible for everything tasting bad afterward:

While surfactants make brushing our teeth a
lot easier, they do more than make foam. Both SLES and SLS mess with our taste
buds in two ways. One, they suppress the receptors on our taste buds that
perceive sweetness, inhibiting our ability to pick up the sweet notes of food
and drink. And, as if that wasn’t enough, they break up the phospholipids on
our tongue. These fatty molecules inhibit our receptors for bitterness and keep
bitter tastes from overwhelming us, but when they’re broken down by the
surfactants in toothpaste, bitter tastes get enhanced.

Basically, they enhance bitter tastes and
inhibit sweet ones, making everything taste bad. There are lots of theories out
there, but this is currently the most widely accepted one.

The solution? You could brush your teeth
after breakfast, but many dental professionals say it’s better to brush
beforehand. So, the better option is to search for an SLS-free toothpaste the
next time you’re shopping. Speaking from experience, an SLS-free toothpaste
changes everything—I used one for a little while and never had the “disgusting
orange juice” debacle in the morning. Generally it doesn’t matter what kind of
toothpaste you buy, but if you must brush your teeth before breakfast, buying
one without SLS is a good idea. Of course, you could always brush your teeth in
the shower, too.

About Me

West
Palm Beach
Florida Dentist
Dr.
Jeffrey Cohen is pleased to be able to offer beautiful smiles to
his neighbors in West Palm Beach and the surrounding
communities.

Dr. Cohen earned his dental degree from the Temple University
School of Dentistry, after earning his
bachelor’s degree from George Washington University. He
maintains professional memberships in the American Dental
Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Florida Dental
Association, and Palm Beach County Dental Association.

Dr. Cohen has taken numerous postgraduate education courses,
specifically selecting courses focusing on cosmetic dentistry.
He also has specific training in endodontics (root canal
treatment), implants, and preventive dentistry, allowing him to
incorporate these treatments into his practice and give you the
smile of your dreams. Dr. Cohen’s commitment to lifelong
education means that he is constantly evaluating emerging dental
methods and technologies in order to provide his patients with
the best results in the least invasive manner with a high
emphasis on comfort. This commitment ensures the highest level
of care, both today and tomorrow.